Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Bite, Orchard Grocer and Da Silvano, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry high-protein-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Little Italy's Upscale High Protein Destinations
Little Italy’s refined dining scene offers a wealth of high-protein options for those seeking a sophisticated meal that prioritizes quality ingredients and elegant surroundings. This curated selection spans a global palette, featuring everything from the wood-fired cuts at Bowery Meat Company to the elevated French artistry of Le Coucou and the bold Indian flavors at Dhamaka. Whether you are craving the traditional Italian fare of Raf's and Da Silvano or the precise Japanese and Korean techniques at Momofuku Ko and Kisa, these upscale destinations provide a diverse range of nutrient-dense experiences in the heart of the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale High Protein Restaurants in Little Italy | Upscale & High Protein
- Bite · rated 5/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Da Silvano · rated 4.8/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Briciola Pizza Bar · rated 4.8/5: 10 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Song’ E Napule · rated 4.7/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Carol's Bun · rated 4.7/5: 21 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Boqueria Soho · rated 4.6/5: 12 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Pep's on Grand · rated 4.6/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- MakiMaki · rated 4.6/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Katz's Delicatessen · rated 4.5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bowery Meat Company · rated 4.5/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- $1.50 Fresh Pizza · rated 4.5/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Trapizzino · rated 4.5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Karakatta · rated 4.5/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Mikaku · rated 4.5/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Tre Giovani · rated 4.5/5: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Yokoya · rated 4.5/5: 9 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Bayard Sushi · rated 4.5/5: 44 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Paesano's · rated 4.4/5: 13 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Senza Gluten · rated 4.4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Taiwan Pork Chop House · rated 4.4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Figaro · rated 4.4/5: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Tonii's Fresh Rice Noodle · rated 4.4/5: 7 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- The Dutch · rated 4.3/5: 9 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Italy Pizzeria & Deli · rated 4.3/5: 9 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Antique Garage · rated 4.3/5: 8 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- lupe's East L.A. Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Barrio Chino · rated 4.3/5: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Rosella’s Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 11 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
